Senior Rulemaking Project Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Multiple Locations

$156k–$197kPosted pay
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1d agoPosted · Aug 13
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The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Rulemaking Project Manager duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and participating in the development of regulatory initiatives, policies, requirements, guidance, and programs related to nuclear power plant safety/security and protection of the environment Manages projects associated with rulemaking activities for nuclear power plants that involve some complexity and controversial issues Relies on the management directives, office instructions, rules, regulations, and procedures in carrying out assigned duties.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as extensive knowledge of the NRC rulemaking process, including the development, analysis, and implementation of regulations, guidance, and policies.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrate ability to identify and manage all aspects of a rulemaking project, from identification of the need for a rule change, through the development of a rule plan and the proposed and final rules.

Demonstrate ability to manage the resolution and closure of petitions for rulemaking submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 2.802.

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, theory and practices in the field of engineering related to operating reactors, new reactors and advanced reactors to identify, analyze and develop conclusions regarding assessments of regulatory programs.

Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers, management, and representatives of the industry, and to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.

Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders of Federal agency, corporation, or other large organization.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume.

Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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